TV series
Just a product of society that's lost its good manners.
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Simpsons is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube TV, Fubo, and Spectrum On Demand in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
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Episode 1
Mr. Burns goes undercover as "Fred" at the nuclear power plant and becomes friends with Homer and the gang. Burns implements all sorts of amenities to improve his employees' lives, but a jealous Smithers plots to bring the old, bitter Burns back and destroy Fred.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by David CryanGuest stars David Harbour, Phil Rosenthal, Alex Désert, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 2
At a museum exhibit of Ancient Rome, Marge and Homer get into an argument about Homer's lack of ambition. They then imagine a Roman version of what would happen if Homer was more career-driven.
Directed by Rob OliverWritten by Cesar MazariegosGuest stars Joe Mantegna, Michael Palin, Pamela Hayden
Episode 3
Lisa stays home from school to explore the wonders of Western art. She appears as Lisanardo, while Bart takes the shape of a French impressionist, Homer and Marge as Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, and Maggie as a warrior Cupid.
Directed by Timothy BaileyWritten by Dan GreaneyGuest stars Alex Désert, Eric Lopez, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Tress MacNeille
Episode 4
The 31st annual Simpsons Halloween special includes a frightening look at the 2020 election, parodies of Toy Story and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and a 9th birthday Lisa just can't get over.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Julia PrescottGuest stars Ben Mankiewicz, Grey DeLisle, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 5
Homer is tempted by a British femme fatale while Marge and the kids are on a seaside vacation.
Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by Al Jean, Joel H. Cohen, John FrinkGuest stars Olivia Colman, Alex Désert, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Robin Atkin Downes, Chris Edgerly, Brian George
Episode 6
Grampa Simpson is accused of a crime; Kent Brockman questions his career.
Directed by Matthew FaughnanWritten by David X. CohenGuest stars Morgan Fairchild, Stellan Skarsgård, Alex Désert, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly, Christine Nangle
Episode 7
Bart becomes a voice-over actor; Comic Book Guy is humiliated at Comic-Con; Lisa is set up for a fall.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Danielle WeisbergGuest stars Ben Platt, Paul Rudd, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly, Dawnn Lewis, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 8
Odd couple Skinner and Chalmers embark on an 800-mile car ride to Cincinnati to attend an administrator's convention - but can they reach their destination without killing each other first?
Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Jeff WestbrookGuest stars Jason Bateman, Hannibal Buress, Grey DeLisle, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly, Pamela Hayden, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 9
Lisa calls her teacher, Ms. Hoover, a hack and refuses to apologize. Then, she learns Ms. Hoover's private pain.
Directed by Rob OliverWritten by Nell ScovellGuest stars Maggie Roswell, Alex Désert, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Christine Nangle, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 10
A cable channel films a Christmas movie in Springfield and Skinner falls in love.
Directed by Timothy BaileyWritten by Jessica ConradGuest stars Ellie Kemper, Chris Parnell, Alex Désert, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly, Richard Kind
Episode 11
Comic Book Guy and his wife Kumiko debate about having a baby and we learn about his awesome origin story.
Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by Ryan KohGuest stars Dan Aykroyd, Bob Balaban, Tress MacNeille, Jenny Yokobori, Chris Edgerly, Grey DeLisle, Pamela Hayden
Episode 12
Bart finds his old teacher's diary and learns a surprising secret. Then, Lisa discovers an even bigger surprise.
Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Jeff WestbrookGuest stars Marcia Wallace, Joe Mantegna, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden
Episode 13
Bart becomes a successful caddy, but Marge worries it is ruining his character.
Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by Brian KelleyGuest stars Stephen Root, Grey DeLisle, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Tress MacNeille, Kimberly Brooks, Kevin Michael Richardson, James Sie
Episode 14
Cletus becomes a singing sensation, while Homer becomes a new man. Then, Cletus turns on his fans, ruining everything.
Directed by Rob OliverWritten by Jeff Martin, Samantha MartinGuest stars Albert Brooks, Alex Désert, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly, Kevin Michael Richardson, Pamela Hayden
Episode 15
Homer tries to reunite a mechanical band from his youth, but film and TV creator J.J. Abrams gets ahold of them first.
Directed by Jennifer MoellerWritten by Michael PriceGuest stars Greg Grunberg, J.J. Abrams, Jenny Yokobori, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly, Kevin Michael Richardson, Pamela Hayden
Episode 16
A secret of Flanders' Past and a never-before-seen room of the Simpson house are shown off.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Rob LaZebnikGuest stars Maggie Roswell, Alex Désert, Chris Edgerly, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille
Episode 17
It is discovered that Chief Wiggum's wife is more than she seems. Meanwhile, Marge takes part in a jewel heist.
Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by Christine NangleGuest stars Bob Seger, Tiya Sircar, Natasha Rothwell, Nick Offerman, Joe Mantegna, Megan Mullally, Alex Désert, Dawnn Lewis
Episode 18
Mr. Burns gets into the plant-based burger business. Lisa refuses to believe he's up to no good.
Directed by Lance KramerWritten by Rob LaZebnikGuest stars Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 19
Lisa gets a new imaginary friend - a depressed British singer from the 1980s. Meanwhile, Homer becomes a truck guy.
Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Tim LongGuest stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kevin Michael Richardson, Grey DeLisle, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Tress MacNeille
Episode 20
Lisa makes a shocking college decision, wounding Marge. It leads to a very surprising place.
Directed by Jennifer MoellerWritten by J. Stewart BurnsGuest stars Werner Herzog, George Stephanopoulos, Nate Silver, Maggie Roswell, Eric Lopez, Chris Edgerly, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille
Episode 21
A British secret agent comes to Springfield in search of a Russian spy.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Carolyn OmineGuest stars Maurice LaMarche, Stephen Fry, Alex Désert, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Robin Atkin Downes, Chris Edgerly, Brian George
Episode 22
After Moe breaks their most sacred rule, a secret society of bartenders seeks ultimate vengeance on Homer and his friends.
Directed by Timothy BaileyWritten by Dan VebberGuest stars Ian McShane, Kevin Michael Richardson, Grey DeLisle, Maggie Roswell, Alex Désert, Eric Lopez, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Dan CastellanetaHomer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice)
Julie KavnerMarge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)
Nancy CartwrightBart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
Yeardley SmithLisa Simpson (voice)
Hank AzariaMoe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl (voice)
Harry ShearerNed Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Skinner / Lenny (voice)
Jane KaczmarekConstance Harm (voice)
Jackie MasonHyman Krustofsky (voice)
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